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Free Admission at Natural History Museum
Now - January 17, 2025: The Natural History Museum is offering free general admission to serve as a space of respite for the Los Angeles community.
Earth Day at Natural History Museum
April 19: Celebrate Earth Day with live music, SpongeBob meet & greets, hands-on science, museum collections, crafts, plants, and more at NHM!
Bug Fair at Natural History Museum
May 17-18: Two-day festival celebrating winged, multi-legged, and squirmy friends. Come out to get crafty, experience up-close encounters with crawly creatures, learn all about the local bugs.
Pride in Bloom at Natural History Museum
June 8: Watch a drag show about nature and explore rainbow-themed activities, a scavenger hunt, and community booths.
Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.
Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.
Dino Fest at Natural History Museum
September 14: Spend the day with dinosaurs at NHM—see fossils, meet paleontologists, enjoy films, crafts, and dino-themed activities for the whole family.
Spider Pavilion at Natural History Museum
September 14 - November 30: Walk among hundreds of orb weavers, see giant garden spider webs, and check out tarantulas, wolf spiders, and more.
Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.
Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.
Dancing in L.A. | Natural History Museum | Los Angeles
October 12: Experience the beauty of Philippine folk dance as Kayamanan Ng Lahi performs during Dancing in L.A. at the Natural History Museum.
Fierce! Catio Lounge at the Natural History Museum in LA
Select Weekends, Aug-Oct: Meet adoptable cats and kittens at NHM’s Fierce! Catio Lounge.
Día de los Muertos Celebration at the Natural History Museum of LA
November 2: Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Natural History Museum with live mariachi, calavera mask-making, storytime, and a floral altar honoring loved ones.
Weather Hunters ft. Al Roker | Natural History Museum, Los Angeles
January 24: Explore hands-on weather science, meet Weather Hunters characters, and catch special screenings with a Q&A featuring Al Roker.
First Fridays: 20th Anniversary Season | Natural History Museum, LA
February–May: Explore NHM after hours with live music, science pop-ups, cocktails, and expert-led talks as First Fridays celebrates 20 years of nighttime museum adventures. Upcoming themes include Feb 6 – Life at the Human Scale, March 6 – Life at the City Scale, April 3 – Life at the Planetary Scale, and May 1 – Life at the Cosmic Scale.
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